Open Living Balcony · West Loop 2BR Sleeps 5

1. Trust and Safety: Prior to accepting a reservation, we conduct thorough screening of every guest to ensure that they comply with our policies. We do not permit anyone with a criminal record to stay on our properties. By submitting your personal information, you consent to our performing background checks to verify your identity, criminal history, and other relevant information. If you or any of the guests fail to provide the required information within 24 hours of booking and do not pass the screening procedures, you will be required to cancel your reservation and bear any associated costs according to the cancellation policy. If the required information is not submitted through our pre-check-in process prior to 24 hours before check in or if the screening is not passed, the booking will need to be cancelled by the guest, and full cancellation fees will apply. 2. Information Request: All guests, including those staying or visiting, are required to send identification for a trust and safety check. For safety and security reasons, only registered guests are allowed on the property Acceptable forms of identification include a driver's license, state ID, and/or passport. For guests under the age of 18, we require their name and age for registration purposes. The building management may request additional information for identity verification and check-in purposes, if deemed necessary. Failure to provide the required identification and information will result in the cancellation of the booking by the Guest. The guest will be responsible for any associated costs and penalties resulting from the cancellation. 3. Security Deposit: A damage deposit of USD 1,000 is mandatory for all bookings and must be approved prior to check-in. By making a reservation, guests agrees to the hold upon a major credit card for the required deposit to cover any potential damages to the property or the building during their stay. If guests do not agree to this payment, they must cancel their booking, the terms of our cancellation policy, as posted on the booking platform, will apply in these circumstances. For the purpose of holding the damage deposit, the credit card used to make the booking must be in the name of the Primary Guest, and a picture of the credit card back and front should be included in the pre-checkin process. We take the responsibility of holding onto these funds seriously and will only use them to cover damages or other fees incurred during the guests' stay. If no damages are incurred, the deposit will be fully refunded within a reasonable timeframe following the conclusion of the guests' stay. If a damage was caused by the guest or any occupant of the unit, and the booking was done through Airbnb, we will proceed to ask for the payment directly through the platform. If the guest does not accept the payment or if Airbnb does not cover the damage, we are authorized to charge the guest directly from the deposit. 4. Cancellation Policy: For guests who make reservations through any booking engine different than direct bookings, the cancellation policy will be clearly posted and available for review prior to booking. For guests who make reservations directly with us, the following policy applies: 50% refund for cancellations made within 48 hours of booking, if the check-in date is at least 21 days away. If the guest postpones their booking for later than 21 days from the original check-in date and then cancels the booking, a 75% refund cancellation fee will apply. No refunds for cancellations made within 21 days of check-in. 5. Check-In and Check-Out Policy: Check-in is available from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM on weekdays (Sunday through Thursday), and from 4:00 PM until midnight on Friday and Saturday. Check-out must be completed any time before 11:00 AM. Guests who require an earlier check-in or later check-out time must send a request at least 24 hours prior to their desired check-in or check-out time. Please note that this request does not guarantee approval for an earlier check-in or late check-out. An earlier check-in or later check-out time is subject to availability and may incur an additional charge. Unauthorized late check-out may result in delays in the cleaning of the unit and additional charges. If a guest checks out later than 1:00 PM without prior authorization, they will be charged for an additional night's stay. 5b. Parking and EV charging: Parking is paid and limited. EV charging is paid as part of parking, available only to guests who booked paid parking, first come first serve, and subject to availability. EV charging is not free and is not guaranteed. 6. Prohibitions and violations - Parties, gatherings, or events are strictly prohibited on the premises and will result in the forfeiture of the full security deposit and any additional fines set by the condominium rules and regulations where the property is located, and termination of the stay without a refund. Any noise complaints from neighbors or building management may result in termination of the stay without a refund. - Pets are strictly prohibited on the premises, with the exception of certified service animals, if you have a service animal, please notify the host prior to check-in. Failure to do so will result in a cancellation by the Guests the terms of our cancellation policy, as posted on the booking platform, will apply in these circumstances. - If the number of guests listed on the reservation exceeds the maximum occupancy will result in a fine equivalent to the full deposit amount a cancellation by the Guests the terms of our cancellation policy, as posted on the booking platform, will apply in these circumstances. - Additional cleaning fees may apply if extra cleaning is required, at a cost of USD$100 per hour, depending on the unit or more if special cleaning services were required . For stays longer than four weeks, a mandatory cleaning service is required every two weeks, with costs varying depending on the unit and to be informed by the host prior to check-in. Failure to comply with the mandatory cleaning service may result in termination of the stay without a refund. - Smoking and vaping of any kind are strictly prohibited within the unit and the building. Any violation will result in an immediate fine of USD$500 per occurrence and termination of the stay without a refund. - Any lost or missing keys, fobs, parking cards, or electronic devices will result in an immediate fee of USD$150 each to replace, which will be taken from the deposit. - The guest is solely responsible for any damage or loss of property during their stay. The host reserves the right to deduct the cost of damages from the security deposit, and in case of insufficient funds, the guest will be responsible for paying the remaining balance. This is applicable only if the damage claim is not processed through Airbnb (when applicable). - Quiet Hours and Occupancy Limits: To ensure a peaceful environment, quiet hours are enforced from 10 pm to 8 am, and guests are asked to be considerate of our neighbors. Non registered occupants will be asked to vacate the property, transient visitors are allowed under the condition to comply with the maximum occupancy limit and leave the premisses at 10pm. If the visitor stays further than 10pm it will be charged as extra guest. - Zero-Tolerance Policy:The guests agree to refrain from any disrespectful, illegal, or inappropriate behavior towards any neighbors, residents, building managers, host, or its representatives. Any such behavior will result in immediate termination of the stay without a refund. The guests acknowledge that their behavior is a material term of this agreement and that any breach of this term may result in damages and losses to the Host. The guests agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Host for any damages, losses, or costs that may result from the guests' disrespectful or inappropriate behavior, meaning in case of breach of the zero-tolerance policy, full deposit will be forfeited. 7. Failure to abide by any of the house rules may result in the immediate cancellation of your stay without a refund. By making a reservation with us, you are acknowledging and agreeing to comply with all of the above-listed house rules.